Fire Program Prerequisites:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High School Diploma, GED, or post-secondary equivalent to grade 12 level. Students who do not meet this requirement may also be accepted - please contact us for alternative application options.
- A valid Standard First Aid Certificate
- CPR Level C or Health Care Provider (Heart & Stroke Foundation's Standard First Aid + CPR/AED Level C, St. John's Ambulance, or Canadian Red Cross) minimum requirement - higher qualifications are also accepted (eg. Advanced First Aid, ACP practice permit, etc.)
- Alberta Student Number
- A completed Medical Form complete and signed by a physician within 6 months of program start date.
- Resume and two letters of character reference
Fire Program Physical Requirements:
Fire Fighting is a career that demands high physical fitness - students must be physically healthy and fit.
- Applicants must present a medical form stating that they are approved and able to participate in this physically demanding program.
- Facial hair must be trimmed or shaved - excessive facial hair may impair the use of breathing apparatuses.
Students with English as a second language:
- Students who speak English as a second language are required to complete the online Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)English proficiency exam prior to applying to the EMR program.
- This exam is completed independently, and results must be forward to admissions@emergencyed.ca to supplement your application.
- Please follow the link below to schedule and complete the exam:
+1 (780) 643-6163